An organism's ____________ ____________, the rate at which energy-releasing reactions proceed within an

organism, increases with temperature. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


metabolic rate

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a) The sand becomes buried in mud. b) The sand moves down the continental margin to the deep sea through submarine canyons. c) Winter wave action moves the sand offshore into bars, located just below the wave base. d) The sand is stuck in rivers until the winter waves subside. e) The sand is covered up by rocks brought in by strong winter waves.

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What is the basic unit of an element?

A) Isotope B) Neutron C) Molecule D) Atom

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The Himalayan Mountains was formed by transform movement between two plates

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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You visit a small village during a trip to Haiti. While there, you learn that a large number of villagers suffer from respiratory problems. Which of the following is the best explanation for this phenomenon?

A) The villagers are exposed to a great deal of air pollution from urban traffic. B) The villagers are allergic to your body spray. C) Many of the villagers have had malaria, and lung damage is a permanent effect of the disease. D) The villagers are exposed to a great deal of air pollution from fuels used for cooking.

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